Dozens of artists will showcase their work at the MontMartre Hillegom event on Saturday, May 9. The exhibition will be centered around the Oude Pomp and Maartenskerk as part of a special anniversary celebration.
Tens of thousands of visitors attended the Bevrijdingspop festival to celebrate freedom and enjoy a day of entertainment. Most attendees focused on the festive atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of celebrating their own liberty despite ongoing global conflicts.
The AT5 series De Straten van Amsterdam explores the history of women's resistance in the Vondelstraat during World War II. The episode highlights the stories of Jewish photographers Eva Besnyö and Maria Austria, who conducted resistance activities and forged documents from local buildings. By focusing on these individuals, the program aims to address the historical lack of recognition for women's roles in Dutch wartime history.
Council member Ems Post-van Zon and the Heemsteeds Burger Belang (HBB) faction have parted ways effective immediately. The decision comes after both parties concluded that their working methods and styles of collaboration were no longer compatible.
Former VVD Member of Parliament Rosemarijn Dral has been appointed as the new director of VNLOK, the trade association for licensed online gambling providers. Her move highlights continuing close ties between the VVD party and the gambling lobby, as she follows several other party members who have made similar transitions.